Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) PB Ratio: 1.39 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 157% Above Median


KUW:SPEC Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC KUW:SPEC
56 GF Score
Price KWD0.24
GF Value KWD0.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC PB Ratio?

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC KUW:SPEC +0.83% 56 PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates KUW:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Conglomerates companies, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks worse than 63.74% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-02), Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's share price is KWD0.243. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.18. Hence, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio of today is 1.39.

Warning Sign:

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock PB Ratio (=1.39) is close to 10-year high of 1.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:SPEC' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.54   Max: 1.39
Current: 1.37

During the past 13 years, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's highest PB Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.54.

KUW:SPEC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.74% of 546 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs KUW:SPEC: 1.37

During the past 12 months, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -11.80% per year. And the median was 2.30% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC  (KUW:SPEC) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC PB Ratio Related Terms


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC PB Ratio Chart

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.66 0.56 0.54 0.70 0.89

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.82

KUW:SPEC vs HON, MMM: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio falls into.


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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=0.243/0.175
=1.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.39 mean?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) has a PB Ratio of 1.39 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #348 out of 546 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current PB Ratio of 1.39 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.39. The Conglomerates industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 1.39 is 31.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #348 out of 546 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #348 out of 546 companies for PB Ratio. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.06. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 1.39 is 31.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.06, based on 546 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current PB Ratio of 1.39 is 31.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.20, compared to a current price of KWD0.24 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.39, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 31.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), the current PB Ratio is 1.39 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.24 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.20. GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:

  • PB Ratio: 1.39 (157% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.20 vs. price of KWD0.24 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.1% above the Conglomerates median (#348 of 546)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SPEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Amghara Industrial Area, P.O. Box 23595, Block 4, Plot 173, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13096
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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